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Toast Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 13, 2023

Toast works equally well for a small restaurant that's just getting started and a large chain looking to service multiple sites. It has also done a great job of pivoting in the midst of the pandemic,...

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Biz2Credit Review
By Max Freedman | September 13, 2023

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans.

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Human Interest Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | September 13, 2023

Human Interest is an online retirement benefits provider that offers 401(k) plans starting at $120 per month, plus $4 per employe e per month. Find out if Human Interest is right for you.

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Crest Capital Review
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 13, 2023

Crest Capital has a simple application process, fast approvals, a variety of equipment financing terms and excellent customer service.

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Helcim Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 12, 2023

Helcim is the best credit card processor for established small businesses because of its transparent rates and rate-lock guarantee.

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ShareBuilder 401k Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

ShareBuilder 401k is a retirement account provider that helps business owners keep the total cost of investment fees for their 401(k) under 1%. See whether ShareBuilder is right for you.

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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

Read our FreshBooks accounting software review to learn why this vendor is our top pick for invoicing.

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Intuit QuickBooks Online Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

Through researching and testing QuickBooks Online, we decided that it deserves its reputation as the leading accounting software platform.

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Wave Financial Review
By Simone R. Johnson | September 12, 2023

Wave is free, cloud-based accounting software that is viable for freelancers and businesses with fewer than 10 employees.

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Xero Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

Based on our accounting software research, Xero is the best platform for tracking and paying bills. Read our review to learn why.

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Zoho Books Accounting Software Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

Given its free tier for businesses with annual revenue under $50,000, Zoho Books is our top accounting software for microbusinesses.

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ADP Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 12, 2023

ADP offers payroll services for businesses of all sizes. While the size of your business will determine the platform you use, each offers the same core payroll services, including the ability to run...

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Chase Payment Solutions Review
By Mike Berner | September 12, 2023

Chase Merchant Services, formerly known as Chase Paymentech, is one of the largest processors in the industry. It offers a wide range of products to help small businesses accept credit cards in...

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ProMerchant Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 12, 2023

ProMerchant is a credit card processor that offers transparent interchange-plus rates and multiple pricing plans. If your business is considered "high risk," such as a check-cashing service,...

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Merchant One Review
By Mike Berner | September 12, 2023

Merchant One offers processing solutions for small businesses that accept card payments in-store, online, on the go, or by mail and phone order. It approves a high percentage of applicants, can set...

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Rapid Finance Review
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 12, 2023

Rapid Finance is the best non-bank lender for merchant cash advances because it offers quick funding and approvals, plus great customer service.

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ADP Employee Retirement Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

ADP is a large payroll services company that also offers employee retirement benefits. See whether ADP may be right for your business.

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USA 401k Review
By Max Freedman | September 12, 2023

American 401k is a small retirement benefits provider that offers concierge-level service. If your company is near Philadelphia, American 401k may be right for you.

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Intuit TurboTax Review
By Andrew Martins | September 11, 2023

Intuit TurboTax is our favorite online tax software because it's easy to use, comprehensive, powerful and effective.

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Noble Funding Review
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2023
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SBG Funding Review
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2023
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Fora Financial Review
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2023
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Businessloans.com Review
By Max Freedman | September 11, 2023

BusinessLoans.com helps borrowers compare multiple loans at once. Learn how the lender aids business owners and first-time borrowers in the loan process.

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North American Bancard Review
By Elsier Otachi | September 11, 2023
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Epos Now Review and Pricing Plans Review
By Jamie Johnson | September 11, 2023

Epos Now is an easy-to-use POS system with features for retailers, restaurants and hotels. Learn more about Epos Now's usability, costs and integrations.

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The Best Credit Card Processing Companies for Restaurants in 2023
By Tom Anziano | September 07, 2023

Find out what credit card processor will best help your restaurant accept payments for the lowest price.

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The Best POS Systems for Retail Businesses
By Shayna Waltower | September 07, 2023

Every POS system offers something different from the next. We’ll help you find the best one for your retail business.

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Clover vs. Toast Comparison
By Shayna Waltower | September 06, 2023

Clover and Toast are versatile POS systems for retailers and restaurants. Learn how their features, pricing, integrations and customer service compare.

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QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks: Comparing Two of Our Top Accounting Software Picks
By Max Freedman | September 06, 2023

QuickBooks and FreshBooks are both known as top-notch accounting software platforms, especially for invoicing features. How else do they compare?

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How to Accept Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | September 06, 2023

It's critical for your small business to add credit card functionality to your payment operations. Learn how to begin accepting credit and debit cards.